Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G

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AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G compared with AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
Overview
Released
Released	November 2010	December 2008
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	35 mm	50 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.4	f/1.4
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	Ten elements in seven groups	Eight elements in seven groups
Special elements
Special elements	One aspherical element	–
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coating	Super Integrated Coating, confirmed by Digital Camera World
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 63°; DX 44°	FX 46°; Nikon's launch announcement gives a 75 mm equivalent field of view on DX
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon F mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Nikon Japan specifies autofocus support with the FT1 adapter	Nikon F mount; FX and DX cameras. Built-in motor supports autofocus on Nikon DSLRs without a body focus motor; Digital Camera World confirms use with Z cameras through FTZ or FTZ II
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.3 m	0.45 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.2×	0.15×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Rear focusing with Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual mode; the front barrel does not rotate during focusing	Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus modes
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.3 m	Minimum focus distance 0.45 m; Nikon confirms the focus ring does not rotate during autofocus
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Nikon UK publishes 0.2× maximum reproduction ratio, used in the main specifications; Nikon Japan gives 0.19×	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.15×
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by Cameralabs	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews
Design
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	58 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	83 mm	73.5 mm
Length
Length	89.5 mm	54 mm
Weight
Weight	600 g	280 g (better)
Controls
Controls	Manual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring	Focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring
Filter detail
Filter detail	–	58 mm screw-in filters
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Both reviews describe sealing, including a rubber mount gasket; no general maker protection rating is assigned	Camera Labs identifies a rubber mount gasket but no further weather sealing. No general weather rating is assigned
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 89.5 mm from the mount	Approximately 73.5 mm diameter × 54 mm length from the mount
Weight detail
Weight detail	–	Approximately 280 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	–	HB-47 bayonet hood included
In the box
In the box	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-59 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouch, as listed by Nikon UK	LC-58 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-47 hood and CL-1013 flexible pouch, as listed by Nikon UK
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon USA announced mid-November 2010 availability; Nikon Japan records 19 November 2010 release	Nikon's September 2008 announcement specifies December 2008 availability; an exact first on-sale day is not established